Average rent in Springfield Lakes, QLD2026

Springfield Lakes is part of the Ipswich council area and sits 27km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 23,526 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 42% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
23,526

ABS 2021

Median age
31
Distance to Brisbane
27 km
Households renting
42%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
37%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Ipswich

Renting in Springfield Lakes

Springfield Lakes commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $420/week — about 17% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (56% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (95%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 23,526, the median age is 31, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Springfield Lakes is 27km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Springfield Lakes?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Springfield Lakes, QLD was $420. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Springfield Lakes rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Springfield Lakes sat at $420 — 17% above the state average. The suburb is 27km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (95% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Springfield Lakes have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Springfield Lakes's $420/week (ABS 2021): Upper Mount Gravatt, Narangba, Noosa Hinterland. On the higher end, you've got Cornubia - Carbrook, Macgregor (Qld), Hawthorne. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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